Roasted Chicken with Wild Rice Soup

Health score
31%
Roasted Chicken with Wild Rice Soup
45 min.
8
286kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure with our Roasted Chicken with Wild Rice Soup—a perfect harmony of comfort and nourishment that is sure to impress your family and friends. Ready in just 45 minutes, this dish is ideal for lunch or dinner, making it a versatile option for any occasion. With its rich flavors and wholesome ingredients, this soup delivers not only on taste but also on health, boasting only 286 calories per serving!

The heart of this recipe lies in the tender shredded roasted chicken combined with a medley of fresh vegetables such as carrots, celery, and mushrooms, all enhanced by the fragrant notes of dried tarragon and thyme. The base of fat-free evaporated milk and low-sodium chicken broth creates a creamy texture without the extra fat, allowing the flavors of the high-quality ingredients to shine.

What makes this dish truly special is the addition of long-grain and wild rice, which brings a delightful chewiness and a nutty flavor to every spoonful. It’s a complete meal that warms the soul while keeping it light—a must-try for those busy weeknights or cozy weekends. Gather your loved ones, pour a bowl, and enjoy the exquisite taste of homemade goodness.

Ingredients

  • cup carrots chopped
  • cup celery chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon tarragon dried
  • 0.3 teaspoon thyme dried
  • tablespoons sherry dry
  • 12 ounce evaporated milk fat-free canned
  • 31.5 ounce fat-skimmed beef broth fat-free canned
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
  •  garlic clove chopped
  • ounce mushrooms halved
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • 1.5 cups onion red chopped
  • ounce rice long-grain wild (such as Uncle Ben's)
  • cups roasted chicken shredded skinless
  • cups water 

Equipment

  • knife
  • measuring cup
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Prepare rice according to package directions; set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  3. Add chopped onion and next 4 ingredients (onion through mushrooms), and saut for 6 minutes or until onion is tender. Lightly spoon the flour into a dry measuring cup, and level with a knife. Stir the flour, tarragon, and thyme into the onion mixture, and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
  4. Add 2 cups water, sherry, broth, and evaporated milk; bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes or until slightly thick. Stir in cooked rice and chicken; cook for 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts

Calories286kcal
Protein30.3%
Fat28.62%
Carbs41.08%

Properties

Glycemic Index
47.98
Glycemic Load
11.85
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
17.633913006472%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.03mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Hesperetin
0.01mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Apigenin
0.36mg
Luteolin
0.16mg
Isorhamnetin
1.5mg
Kaempferol
0.26mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
6.19mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:286.35kcal
14.32%
Fat:9.1g
14.01%
Saturated Fat:3.22g
20.15%
Carbohydrates:29.39g
9.8%
Net Carbohydrates:26.49g
9.63%
Sugar:7.78g
8.65%
Cholesterol:51.71mg
17.24%
Sodium:569.73mg
24.77%
Alcohol:0.39g
100%
Alcohol %:0.13%
100%
Protein:21.69g
43.38%
Vitamin A:2863.95IU
57.28%
Vitamin B3:7.78mg
38.92%
Phosphorus:339.67mg
33.97%
Selenium:21.24µg
30.34%
Vitamin B2:0.45mg
26.57%
Manganese:0.45mg
22.51%
Vitamin B6:0.45mg
22.41%
Zinc:2.72mg
18.14%
Magnesium:71.36mg
17.84%
Potassium:605.22mg
17.29%
Vitamin B5:1.7mg
17.03%
Copper:0.3mg
15.07%
Calcium:150.39mg
15.04%
Folate:53.08µg
13.27%
Fiber:2.9g
11.62%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.17%
Iron:1.86mg
10.33%
Vitamin K:8.22µg
7.83%
Vitamin B12:0.45µg
7.58%
Vitamin C:5.27mg
6.39%
Vitamin E:0.65mg
4.32%
Source:My Recipes